Raiding the Rising Sun: The Doolittle Raid-America Strikes Back: An Illustrated Day-By-Day Account

[DSteelman]

DSteelman submitted a new resource:

Raiding the Rising Sun: The Doolittle Raid-America Strikes Back: An Illustrated Day-By-Day Account - A day-by-day account of the legendary Doolittle Raid, from its inception to its lasting impact.

What Sets Raiding the Rising Sun Apart:

• Engaging Format: Unlike traditional narratives, this book delivers the mission in concise, present-tense entries, allowing readers to experience events as they unfolded.
• Firsthand Perspectives: Packed with quotes from participants, the book captures the raw thoughts and emotions of those who lived through the raid.
• Unprecedented Scope: Beginning on December 7, 1941, and concluding on April 18, 2022...

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[NVSMITH]

Why bother reading the book? Just go see the 2001 movie "Pearl Harbor" and get the full story!

 

[DSteelman]

Why bother reading the book? Just go see the 2001 movie "Pearl Harbor" and get the full story!

Hollywood doesn't tell the whole story.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Hollywood doesn't tell the whole story.

Your sarcasm detector may not be running right.

 

[NVSMITH]

I apologize for my attempt at humor.
The Doolittle raid was an amazing feat of arms and the skill and heroism of the planners and participants has always been deserving of recognition and respect.
I'm going to search out the book and give it a read as soon as I'm able, early next year I hope.
Again, my apologies to Mr. Steelman.